Life at the
Sanctuary

At KajaSun, we believe that every animal matters — not because of what they can do, but because of who they are. The story of Odin and Roxy reflects this truth.

 

Roxy was once a promising showjumper, full of fire and grace. Like many horses used in competitive sport, her value was measured by her performance. But her career, like so many, came to an end. When she arrived at our sanctuary, it was clear she was not just physically worn — she was emotionally fractured. Despite being in a safe space, Roxy was deeply withdrawn, and there was something haunting in her eyes.

 

As we spent time with her, we began to understand the root of her grief. Roxy had a foal, two years prior. That foal had been taken from her far too young. The early separation left a wound that time had not healed. Horses are deeply emotional animals, and Roxy’s sorrow was unmistakable.

 

That foal was Odin.

 

He had spent those two years waiting in the background of the horse world. Considered too small and unremarkable, he was passed over again and again. Like so many horses that no longer serve a purpose — too slow to race, too broken to ride, too small to sell — he was at risk of being discarded. His path, like Roxy’s, was quietly heading toward the end of the line.

 

But that is not how their story ends.

 

Odin and Roxy were brought back together, and in that moment, something changed. Roxy softened. Her eyes brightened. The heaviness began to lift. Odin, too, transformed. With the right care, patience, and kindness, he began to flourish. Today, Odin is a stunning 16.1-hand gelding — balanced, kind, curious, and strong. He moves with confidence and responds with gentleness. His training has never been rushed. Every session with him is a conversation, not a command.

 

He is a horse who was almost overlooked. Almost forgotten. Almost lost.

 

But here at KajaSun, we believe that animals like Odin and Roxy deserve more. They deserve to be seen for who they are, not just what they can do. They are not tools. They are lives — and those lives are worthy.

 

Many of the horses that come to us have been discarded by owners, farms, or industries that no longer find use for them. Some come from racing backgrounds. Others were neglected, or simply abandoned when they could no longer perform. At KajaSun, we intervene. Not just to rescue, but to restore dignity. We don’t just save lives — we witness them come back to life.

 

Odin and Roxy are a living testament to what happens when animals are given a second chance. Their story is one of quiet resilience, healing, and the deep, unspoken bond between mother and son.

 

At KajaSun, we provide sanctuary to animals who have been forgotten, discarded, or misunderstood. Many come from places where they were no longer considered useful but here, they are never judged by what they can do. They are valued for who they are. When you support KajaSun, you become part of that belief. You help rewrite stories of suffering into stories of hope. Every soul matters.

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